Pain Management

Whether it happens every day or not, pain can make it hard to get through the day. Learn about how to manage pain.

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Woke Up With a Stiff Neck? Here’s What to Do Next

That stiff neck feeling is a literal pain in the neck. But luckily there are lots of ways to ease...


6 Home Remedies for Carpal Tunnel Treatment That Really Work

If you have wrist pain or tingling, try these home remedies for carpal tunnel syndrome. These carpel tunnel treatments...


7 Quick Ways to Get Rid of Pain on the Inside of the Knee

Don't put up with a constantly complaining joint. A physical therapist gives us her quick-fix tips for easing pain on...


10 Home Remedies for Muscle Soreness and Pain

Starting a new workout routine can seem like a daunting task, especially when you know you'll be sore after. Here's...


Neck Pain Causes: 7 Reasons Your Neck Hurts

Woke up with a stiff neck? These surprising factors may be responsible.


Woke Up with Back Pain? Here Are 10 Things You Must Do Next

You roll out of bed, ready to start your day when... ouch! What's that twinge in your back? Here's why...


5 Clear Signs Your Mystery Back Pain Is Actually Arthritis

A backache that won’t quit may not just be from shoveling, lifting too-heavy weights, or wearing too-high heels. These telltale...


If You Have Shoulder Blade Pain, Here’s What It Could Mean

Could it be sitting too much, your workout regimen—or something much more serious?

7 Silent Signs of a Herniated Disc You Could Be Ignoring

You may expect that your back is going to hurt, but leg weakness, foot pain, and hand numbness are also...


10 Signs Your Upper Back Pain Is Serious

Backaches can be an annoyance—or they can sideline you for days. Here's how to tell if upper back pain is...


9 Times Ibuprofen Won’t Work—and Could Be Dangerous

Athletes call it "Vitamin I." Women with menstrual cramps depend upon it. But scientists are beginning to realize that ibuprofen...


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10 Signs Your Muscle Pain Is a Sign of Something Worse

Was it the weights you lifted at the gym? Or maybe your pillow is uncomfortable? Or could it be something...


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10 Pains You Should Never, Ever Ignore

Pain that signals a life-threatening condition is usually intense, starts abruptly, and is associated with a number of other symptoms...


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14 Medications Pain Doctors Try to Avoid

Prolonged use of certain pain medications may lead to serious side effects or addiction. Doctors vary in their advice, but...


Common Signs You Could Have a Torn Meniscus

What is that nagging knee pain? Doctors reveal most frequently seen torn meniscus symptoms and what exactly to do about...


6 Foods That Could Be Tied to Fibromyalgia Pain

Consider cutting these foods out of your diet now and your body may thank you for it later.


45 Proven Remedies for Fast Pain Relief

Whether you stubbed your toe, are in the midst of a migraine, or are suffering from chronic pain, here's...

9 Best Moves to End Knee Pain

Here’s a mix of stretches that can save your knees: four that you can do anywhere, and five that use...


What Happens to Your Body When You Crack Your Back

The occasional "crack" of your back is fine, but doing it all the time, on purpose, may not be such...


9 Signs Your Back Pain Is Actually an Emergency

Medical experts reveal the signs and symptoms that indicate your back pain may actually be an emergency.


8 Expert-Approved Home Remedies for Back Pain

Back pain is one of the most common complaints that bring patients into doctors’ offices. Although you should always see...


5 Signs You Could Have a Pinched Nerve

Symptoms range from a slight numbness to radiating pain.


7 Things You Do That Only Make the Pain Worse

Your thoughts and attitude toward your pain play a bigger role than you think in your pain symptoms. Here’s how...

9 Secret Reasons You Might Have Back Pain

Prone to back pain? Experts share common but surprising reasons for back pain and ways to make your back...


7 Types of Leg Pain (and When to Take Them Seriously)

That leg pain may indicate you just need rest—or you may have a more serious problem. Learn more about these...


7 Conditions You Might Be Mistaking for Fibromyalgia

Because there’s no test for this chronic pain disorder, your doctor may want to rule out these similar conditions.


Lower Back Pain Relief: Treatments That Really Work

More than 80 percent of adults will suffer and have to deal with missed work, healthcare costs, and the psychological...


Ice or Heat: What’s Best for Your Pain?

From muscle aches to sprains to headaches and more—knowing when to apply ice or when to apply heat could speed...


The Best OTC Pain Reliever for Every Kind of Ache

Did you know that the best OTC pain reliever for your throbbing headache may not be the best for soothing...